Checks on checks on checks.

I have had this blog post drafted now for three weeks, last Saturday I started editing it before the gym, then realised the time and dashed to make my class on time. To my horor, the changes I had made hadn't saved. Since then I have been away with work and visited my friend in London for the weekend - which may I say was amazing, I didn't want to leave!

I really do want to start blogging more though, (I know I have said this before!) but I really do enjoy it and want it to become my hobby, may even tell a few people about it! Ha.

My friend has suggested taking myself away from the flat one evening a week or half a day at the weekend to a cafe (with wifi obvs), have a chai tea latte (my new fav thing) and start, complete and publish a blog post. So I think I am going to try this on Saturday or next week.

Ages ago, I fell in love with this two piece from topshop, but couldn't afford it, so for my birthday my older sisters bought it for me! Aren't they great?

The great things about co-ords are that they obv look amazing together, but you can get your money's worth as you can wear them separately! Since my night out, the co-ord has been worn together again and I have worn the items seperately - the trousers with my fluffly pink jumper and the top with my faithful Topshop Joni Jeans and bomber jacket that I purchased in the Topshop sale about 2 weeks ago! (I literally tie this demin shirt around my waist with everythang!)

Back to the birthday night out outfit, which is where this blog originated from - I decided to have a go at clashing patterns with my leopard print clutch. The shoes didn't look great, as I stupidly only packed one pair of heels and didn't try them with my outfit beforehand, so I had to roll the trousers to wear the heels! Opps, Kinda worked tho?

 

 

Two piece: Topshop

Clutch: Monki 

Shoes: schuh 

Armlet: ebay  

Tatoo choker and bracelet: ebay 

Rings: h&m and Topshop

 A few cheeky drunk shots and selfies with the clique- 

 

Not only does this outfit cover the two piece trend it also covers the 'gingham/ checks' trend for SS14. This was seen from the likes of Henry Holland, Margaret Howell, Meadham Kirchoff, Derkek Lam and Balmain.

Below are some of my favourites and probably what inspired me to like the Topshop Co-ord in the first place!

Derek Lam:

 

Moschino:

 

 Balmain:

 

 

And where their inspiration came from...

 

 

 

I bit the bullet and wore it head to toe! How would you wear this trend?

Checkmate.

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Quarter of a Century.

I turned 25 on Monday! How old is that.... I'm a total drama queen when it comes to birthdays! There's just so much I still need to do or should have done by now that I get a little bit down and panicky!

I have had such a lovely bday tho. The weekend is extremely blurry- sign of a good two nights (I KNOW! I never do two nights in a row!) or just a sign I can't handle my drink now I've hit 25! I know those of you that know me are thinking, she couldn't handle her drink before 25! Haha. I know, but now it's worse! 

I got lots of lovely cards from my family and friends delivered to my flat which was great, i felt truely blessed! I wanted to come home for the week, but because there is so much on at work, it meant I couldn't. I am going back for a visit next week though. I can't wait! 

My flat mates made a real effort and we had a night out on the Friday, I was baked two cakes and we had a flat tea on the Sunday! My amazing friend from London came up to visit, we doned our black attire, red lippy and hit the town!

I changed my hair for my bday too - I dyed it back to pink, but then washed it with a silver shampoo to give it this mixture of pink and lilac/ pastel colour!

Friday Night: 

 

 

I know what you are thinking - those heels are small for Cesca! It was a Drum and Bass night so I thought my usual sized heels were a little inappropriate! But obv couldn't wear a flat on my birthday night out! I do love these shoes tho for their white cleated sole!

To finish the look and for warmth I threw on the trusty demin shirt and Varsity jacket.

Polo Tshirt Dress: Zara (my new favourite dress!)
Demin Shirt: Topshop (old)
Varisty Jacket: George 21 @ Asda (old)
Clutch Bag: Monki
Shoes: River Island through asos
Socks: asos (old)
Choker: ebay
Rings: Mixture - Topshop and h&m

Saturday Night: 

 

I am totally dragging out my birthday celebrations, I had "Birthday Pancakes" last night! I am going to see Disclosure tonight! I wonder what else the week will hold!

Did you all have pancakes? Sweet or savory?

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It's all about the socks.

So last Friday consisted of Mexican, alcohol and dancing! A pretty damn good night.

As we were going out to eat before drinking, I knew I needed a baggy dress and this missguided boxy tshirt dress was perfect. It was a bargain too. 

I've been dying to wear these socks since I bought them. So I kept it simple with black and white and the new fur to keep me warm. 

 

 

A-REE-BA, A-REE-BA!! Remember Speedy Gonzales?

 

 

Dress: missguided 

Nike Socks: Topshop 

Coat: Armstrong Vintage

Heels: schuh

Earrings: Topshop

Choker: ebay 

 

I wonder what tonight will bring? Do you have any Friday night plans?

 

x

Teddy Bear Coat.

How is everyone's January blues going?

Last week I had an amazing week and was behind the scenes at our (schuh) SS14 campaign. I have never been to a photoshoot before so I was LOVING it. I have lots of photos to share and if you follow me on Instagram you would have seen some tasters of the shoot last week. I will dedicate a post to it soon though. 

I thought I'd share some of my new buys... Have you heard of oniochalasia? It's buying or shopping as a method of stress relief or relaxation! Also I saw this this other day "sweating while you shop counts as exercise!" Which I keep telling myself today especially as I have only been to the gym twice this week! But I have done lots of walking! 

Anyway, so my fave purchase is probably my new jumper which arrived Wednesday - I love coming home from work with a parcel awaiting for me! Especially when I have forgotten what it was I ordered! (That's bad isn't it?!) I would never be able to afford an ACNE jumper so when I found a link to this jumper off a fashion blogger I follow Hannah Crosskey I couldn't help myself. If you haven't come across Hannah's personal style blog before, you should definitely start following it. ACNE's name derives from "ambition to create novel expression."

Also my teddy bear coat which I found today in a vintage shop called Armstrong in Grass Market, Edinburgh. I probably could have done with it before now as it's cosy warm, but up here it is still freezing so I will get quite a few wears out of it still. Plus I don't think it will ever go out of style- so an investment piece too. 

Jumper: www.sheinside.com

Trousers: H&M 

Coat: Armstrong Vintage 

Nike Roshe trainers: schuh 

Socks: Topshop (see below picture) 

Selfie with a fedora style hat I didn't purchase as I couldn't wear the hat with the coat! ott. I could probably wear it when not wearing the coat- I only tried it on as hats don't suit my short hair- but I was surprised that it actually didn't look too hideous! 

Other purchases that make me happy. 

Clutch: Zara sale

Socks: Topshop - I CANNOT wait to rock these with some chunky sandals and Birkenstocks. Hurry up summer!

You cant go wrong with another pair of jeans.

Jeans: Topshop sale

iPhone 5 phone case: KENZO 

Love or hate the case? I LOVE! 

x

Christmas Party Time Again.

Its that time of the year again. Christmas Party and the stress of what to wear to it.

For me it was particularly stressful as it was my first 'head office' party, so I wanted to look just right. And everything I tried on, just didn't look just right. I try something on and I instantly know I want to wear it, so I buy it. This usually happens when I don't need anything or do not have the money! This occasion I literally tried everything on. The below photos were the possibilities and the photos aren't great as they are in the changing rooms whilst I was stressing out! ha. I tried so much on, but these made it into the maybe list.

I was in London for work the Tuesday and Wednesday before the party on the Friday night, so I thought 'of course I will find something in London on Oxford Street, or Carnaby Street or Regent Street.

One good thing room my London trip was visiting this amazing restaurant- Mildreds. See the foodie shots below. I just can't help myself!

What I actually ended up wearing to the Christmas party was a boiler suit from Topshop. And I didn't get a photo to show you! It's from Topshop and wasn't what I thought  I would wear to the Christmas party. But I blinged it up with some jewelry and my gold clutch bag. Glamed it up with false lashes, lipstick and heels! And I loved it! Can't wait to wear it out again and casually during the day! I'll make sure I get some photos next time.  

What did you wear to your Christmas party? Or planning on wearing? There has been so many offers and promotions for the perfect party outfit! I wish I was having another one! 

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